LONGING FOR CHANGE

Malachi 2:17-3:6

The longing for change (2:17)

The Agent of change (3:1)

The process of change (2-3)

The result of change (4-6)

How do we change?

1) Change your desire for change.

2) Allow God to change you.
– Through surrender
– By His Spirit

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Group Discussion Guide

Have you ever argued with God? What was it about?

Can you describe a time in your life when God seemed distant or silent? What was the cause? What changed it?

Why do people look to religion to change their life? How is a relationship with Jesus different from religion? How is it the same?

Read 1 Peter 1:6-7. To what does Peter compare our faith? How does he describe the purification process? What are the things in our life that would make our faith “impure?”

On a scale of 1-10, how willing are you to allow God to change you no matter what it takes? Why did you choose that number?

How does God’s refinement (even when painful) show His love for you?

Where do you need change in your life?

Pray with each other for your areas of needed change.

Pray for someone you know who needs to change from trying religion to surrendering to Jesus.